1. Adversary (n) an enemy; opponent Synonym Antonym Sentence

1. Adversary (n) an enemy; opponent Synonym Antonym Sentence
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2. Aloof detached; apart; indifferent Synonym Antonym Sentence

3. Ambiguous (adj) – unclear; vague; having several possible interpretations Synonym – Antonym – Sentence –

Annex – to add on to; to make an addition Synonym – Antonym –
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Anecdote (n) – a short account of an event Synonym – Antonym –
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6. Antiquated (adj) – too old to be useful; outdated obsolete
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7. Apathy – lack of interest or concern Synonym – Antonym – Sentence –

8. Appease (v) calm; pacify Synonym – Antonym – Sentence –

9. Arbitrary (adj) selected at random choice and without solid reason

10. Arcane (adj) secret; mysterious Synonym – Antonym – Sentence –

11. Audacious– unashamed; brave; nervy Synonym – Antonym – Sentence –

12. Augment (v) – to make larger; increase Synonym – Antonym –
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13. Beguile (v) to cheat or deceive, usually through charm; to amuse

14. Belligerent – having a strong tendency to argue and fight

15. Benign – gentle, kind, mild-manner Synonym – Antonym – Sentence –

16. Benevolent – kindly; charitable Synonym – Antonym – Sentence –

17. Bequeath (v) – to leave behind or hand down through a will; transmit Synonym – Antonym – Sentence –

18. Brandish (v) – to wave or flourish in a menacing or vigorous fashion Synonym – Antonym – Sentence –

19. Capricious (adj) – unpredictable; on a whim; fanciful Synonym –
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20. Catalyst (n) -- something causing change Synonym – Antonym –
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21. Coerce (v) – to compel; force Synonym – Antonym – Sentence –

22. Complacent (adj)– self-satisfied; unconcerned Synonym – Antonym –
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23. Conform (v) – to become similar; to act in agreement Synonym –

24. Confound (v) -- to mix up (in your own mind); to confuse someone else Synonym – Antonym – Sentence –

25. Consummate (v)– to complete or make whole; to complete (an arrangement, agreement) by a pledge or the signing of a contract Synonym – Antonym – Sentence –

26. Corroborate (v)– support with evidence; tell the same story; confirm Synonym – Antonym – Sentence –

27. Culpable (adj) – guilty; blameworthy
Synonym – Antonym – Sentence – Test on Friday! Remember, flashcards are the best way to study vocabulary!

28. Cumbersome (adj) - hard to handle or deal with as because of size, weight, or many parts Synonym – Antonym – Sentence –

29. Delve (v)– to carry on intensive and thorough research for data or information Synonym – Antonym – Sentence –

30. Demise (n) – a death, especially of a person in a lofty position

31. Depleted– emptied; drained; used up Synonym – Antonym – Sentence –

32. Deplore (v) -- to express regret or disapproval; complain; criticize Synonym – Antonym – Sentence –

33. Destitute– poor; lacking possessions Synonym – Antonym –
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34. Discerning (adj)– insightful; knowing; showing good judgment

35. Disseminate (v)– to scatter or spread widely Synonym – Antonym –
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36. Doleful (ADJ)– extremely sad Synonym – Antonym – Sentence –

37. Eclectic (adj)– selecting from various sources; carefully selective Synonym – Antonym – Sentence –

38. Edifice– a large or massive structure Synonym – Antonym –
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39. Efface (v)– to erase Synonym – Antonym – Sentence –

40. Elated– extremely happy; overjoyed Synonym – Antonym – Sentence –

41. Embark (v) to go aboard; to make a start; to invest Synonym –

42. Emulate– to try to equal by imitating Synonym – Antonym –
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43. Enervate– weaken; to tire Synonym – Antonym – Sentence –

44. Enigma– mystery; puzzle Synonym – Antonym – Sentence –

45. Euphemism– a word or phrase that is used to make an unpleasant idea sound better Synonym – Antonym – Sentence –

46. Evasive (adj)– tending to avoid giving direct answers Synonym –

47. Exasperation (n)– irritation; frustration Synonym – Antonym –
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48. Expunge (v) – to erase, obliterate, and destroy Synonym –

49. Feasible (adj) – possible; able to be done Synonym – Antonym –
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50. Fervid - heated in spirit, enthusiasm, etc; burning; glowing; intensely hot Synonym – Antonym – Sentence –

51. Fickle (Adj)– lacking loyalty; unpredictably changeable Synonym –

52. Flagrant– openly and obviously evil; glaring Synonym – Antonym –
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53. Florid– flushed; ornate Synonym – Antonym – Sentence –

54. Fortitude (n) – courage facing difficulties Synonym – Antonym –
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55. Frugal– careful with money; thrifty Synonym – Antonym – Sentence –

56. Futile (adj) – hopelessly ineffective; useless Synonym – Antonym –
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57. Girth (n)– the measured distance around an object; something that encircles; a band or girdle Synonym – Antonym – Sentence –

58. Gregarious (adj) – sociable; extroverted Synonym – Antonym –
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59. Guile (n) – treacherous cunning; deceit Synonym – Antonym –
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60. Haphazard (ADJ)– without plan or direction
Synonym – Antonym – Sentence – Tomorrow – quiz over words 45-60 (euphemism – haphazard)

61. Heed (v)– To give or pay careful attention to Synonym – Antonym –
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62. Heinous (adj)– shockingly evil Synonym – Antonym – Sentence –

63. Hiatus (n)– Bell Work Quiz – 50-75 December 20, 2011!
A break or interruption in the continuity of a work, series, action, etc. Synonym – Antonym – Sentence – Bell Work Quiz – 50-75 December 20, 2011!

64. Homage (n)– respect paid to someone or something; tribute; honor
Synonym – Antonym – Sentence – Bell Work Quiz – December 20, 2011!

65. Homogenous (ADJ)– the same throughout; consistent Synonym –
Antonym – Sentence – Bell Work Quiz – December 20, 2011!

66. Hyperbole (n) – extreme exaggeration Synonym – Antonym –
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67. Idolatry (n) – the worship of people or objects as gods Examples –
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68. Imminent (adj) – about to take place; happening soon Synonym –

69. Impede (v) – get in the way; hinder Synonym – Antonym – Sentence –

70. Impetuous (adj) – making quick decisions and taking sudden action

71. Incongruous (adj) – out of place Synonym – Antonym – Sentence –

72. Inconsequential (adj) –
trivial; unimportant Synonym – Antonym – Sentence –

73. Incorrigible (adj) – impossible to correct, control, or discipline

74. Incumbent (adj) - holding an indicated position, role, etc.; obligatory Synonym – Antonym – Sentence –

75. Inert (adj) – lacking movement; inactive; sluggish Synonym –

76. Infallible (adj) – incapable of making a mistake Synonym –

77. Innate (adj) – having a quality that arises from within, rather than learned from the outside Synonym – Antonym – Sentence –

78. Ingenious (adj) – marked by originality, resourcefulness, and cleverness in conception Synonym – Antonym – Sentence –

79. Interlopers (n) - one that interferes with the affairs of others

80. Insipid (adj) – dull; flat; without sparkle or flavor Synonym –

81. Intuitive (adj) – instinctive; untaught Synonym – Antonym –
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82. Jargon (n) – specialized language used by a particular group
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83. Jubilation (n) – joy; exultation Synonym – Antonym – Sentence –

84. Junction (n) – point in time, especially a crucial one; joint; connection Synonym – Antonym – Sentence –

Juxtapose (v) – to place close together or side by side, especially for comparison or contrast. Synonym – Antonym – Sentence –

86. Kindle (v) – to start a fire; ignite Synonym – Antonym –
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87. Kinetic (adj) – in motion; active Synonym – Antonym – Sentence –

88. Lament (v) – express sorrow; complain Synonym – Antonym –
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89. Languish (v) – lose energy or motivation; become weak or depressed

90. Lofty (adj) – at a great height; elevated; noble Synonym –

91. Loquacious (adj) – Talkative Synonym – Antonym – Sentence –

Lucid (adj) – easy to understand; transparent; clear-thinking

93. Ludicrous (adj) – absurd; ridiculous Synonym – Antonym –
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94. Lugubrious (adj) – Mournful, dismal, gloomy Synonym – Antonym –
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95. Luminary (n) – a person of prominence or brilliant achievement

96. Malice (n) – a desire to cause harm or suffering Synonym –

97. Malleable (adj) – able to be reshaped by force; impressionable

98. Metamorphosis (n) – a transformation; a marked altercation

99. Meager (ADJ) small in size or amount; thin; weak Synonym –

100. Misconstrue (V) to interpret wrongly; mistake the meaning of

101. Mundane (adj) – ordinary; earthly (not spiritual); practical; temporary Synonym – Antonym – Sentence – Bell Work Quiz – on Tuesday, Feb. 21, 2012

102. Nostalgic (adj) – wishing for a return to the way things used to be Synonym – Antonym – Sentence –

103. Novelty (n) – something new or unusual Synonym – Antonym –
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104. Novice (ADJ) – Beginner Synonym – Antonym – Sentence –

105. Nuance (n) – slight degree; shade of difference Synonym –

106. Nullify (v) – remove or cancel all value or force; negate

107. Obsolete (adj) – no longer usable; outdated Synonym – Antonym –
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108. Obstinate (adj) – stubborn; refusing to be persuaded Synonym –

109. Ominous (adj) – sign of something unpleasant Synonym – Antonym –
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110. Omniscient (adj) – knowing everything Synonym – Antonym –
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111. Opulent (adj) – demonstrating great wealth; extravagant Synonym –

112. Ostracize (v) – to exclude from a group; to banish Synonym –

113. Paradox (n) a statement or proposition that seems self-contradictory or absurd but in reality expresses a possible truth Synonym – Antonym – Sentence –

114. Pinnacle (n) – a high peak or point; milestone Synonym –

Prodigious (adj) – very large Synonym – Antonym – Sentence –

116. Prolific (adj) - producing offspring, young, fruit, etc.; abundantly Synonym – Antonym – Sentence –

117. Prosaic (adj) – dull; ordinary Synonym – Antonym – Sentence –

118. Prudent (adj) – careful; cautious Synonym – Antonym – Sentence –

119. Punitive (adj) inflicting or aiming at punishment Synonym –

120. Quandary (n) – a state of confusion or doubt; dilemma Synonym –

121. Quintessential (adj) –
being the best or purest example of something Synonym – Antonym – Sentence –

122. Rampant (adj) – unrestrained; widespread Synonym – Antonym –
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123. Redolent (adj) – strongly scented; fragrant Synonym – Antonym –
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124. Remuneration (n) - reward; payment Synonym – Antonym – Sentence –

125. Resilient (adj) – quick to recover Synonym – Antonym – Sentence –

126. Reticent (adj) – quiet; uncommunicative Synonym – Antonym –
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127. Rudimentary (adj) – undeveloped; fundamental; elementary

128. Sagacious (adj) – having or showing acute mental discernment and keen practical sense; shrewd Synonym – Antonym – Sentence –

129. Salubrious (adj) – Healthy Synonym – Antonym – Sentence –

130. Scrupulous (adj) – very thorough; doing what is right and ethical

131. Scrutinize (v) – to observe carefully Synonym – Antonym –
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132. Slander (n) – negative remarks about another person that are untrue Synonym – Antonym – Sentence

133. Solace (v) - to console; to soothe Synonym – Antonym – Sentence

134. Solemn (adj) – serious; somber; grave

135. Spurious (adj) – false; fake; misleading Synonym – Antonym –
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136. Stupefy (v) – to cause someone to be groggy or confused Synonym –
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137. Sublime (adj) – of very special quality; noble Synonym –

138. Skulk (v) – to move about stealthily; to lie in hiding Synonym –

139. Tedious (adj) – long and drawn-out; tiresome; boring Synonym –

140. Tenacious (adj) – strong; persistent; determined to hold on
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